What are probiotics? Probiotics are live micro-organisms similar to bacteria or yeast that are claimed to provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amount. Many traditional fermented foods contain “live and active cultures”, such as yogurt and buttermilk, and they may contain probiotics, however, probiotics are not live and active cultures but live micro-organisms. Furthermore, …

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Ginger has a long history of being used as medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. It is widely used for settling an upset stomach, alleviating nausea and vomiting, reducing flatulence, and relieving morning sickness and motion sickness. Its active compound is gingerol, a relative of capsaicin and peperone in hot chilies. Gingerol has …

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Right after the holidays, you may consider dieting as your New Year’s resolution. There are hundreds of thousands of diets out there.  Here are some of the popular diets that may do you more harm than good. 1. The Detox Diet The “Detox” diet is built on the belief that you can cleanse or detoxify those …

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The word “forgiveness” came from the word “give”.  Forgiveness is a gift of healing and freedom. When you give it to another person who has hurt you, you actually are healing yourself and setting yourself free. Forgiveness is the key to happiness. Happiness is coming from a place of inner peace. You can’t have inner …

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Are you struggling with mood swings, anxiety, and stubborn weight gain even you are following a “perfect” diet and exercise program? Maybe your hormones are off balance. Today women are facing increased stress due to the fast pace lifestyle in this modern society, stress elevates cortisol level.

Astaxanthin is derived from a word meaning “yellow leaves” and belongs to carotenoids; it is a lipid-soluble pigment that has a bright color, just like other carotenoids. Astaxanthin is among the most powerful antioxidants that provide health benefits in a wide range. Astaxanthin is found in microalgae, salmon, trout and shellfish. It gives the vibrant …

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Being overweight is an underlining cause of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. What else comes along with excessive weight? Back pain and joint pain, your body just cannot handle too much pressure from excessive weight. Besides health challenges, our body image also affects our self-esteem. When it comes to weight loss, the …

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